Tuesday, August 26, 2014

As a small therapy dog I often have opportunity to sit on people's laps or on their beds. Often, I take photos on sofas, chairs, laps, pillows and counter tops. Besides daily complete hygiene, I have to make sure I don't transfer anything to any surface. So I have been taught to sit on my tail. It provides a cushion and keeps things 'clean.' I usually do it automatically though sometimes I miss and have to be reminded.

When my Momma was taking classes on therapy, she learned there were stringent policies on keeping things sanitized and clean. There are rules that patients must sanitize their hands before and after touching a therapy dog (even if the dog is clean). They are also required to wear separate barrier from patient to patient. From this, we gathered that we do a lot of other activities and accept requests that require me to sit on different surfaces. So it made sense when I sat on my tail by accident (like a lazy side sit) she would praise me and call it - 'tuck your tail' - as in, tuck my tail underneath me so that I can sit on it. Sometimes I fold it underneath me, sometimes I tilt it on its side, other times, just side saddle sit.

Wednesday, August 20, 2014

Nice, smiling, carrot orange wearing happy people. I am glad I found them to take this picture! Thanks Rainbow Falls life guards for keeping us all safe!

Let it be known that although I look a little crabby, it is only because it was the end of a long day working and I was hungry. These nice lifeguards were kind enough to wear carrot orange to bring me some comfort. They must have known I was starving and this gentle reminder provided the resuscitation I needed to get through until dinner later that evening. They saved my life!

Had some fun with friends at my 6th Annual Chihuahua pool party. Glad the weather cooperated as I was able to get a little pool time in. See if you can find the picture of me running away after getting dunked. It was fun hiding in different spots around the party from my Momma - can you find all the places where I hid?

I had to jump in first to encourage others to join in...

I was going to jump out but Momma encouraged me to stay and pose...

Did someone say carrots? "CHEESEEEEE"

Had enough of this...

I'm out - can you find me?

Feeling re-energized after hitting the pool... can you see me in the photo?

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About Me

I was born January 1, 2007. I immediately began extensive training towards certification for the CGC, therapy, behavior and services. I visit and work with Silver Cross and South Suburban Hospitals, Ronald MacDonald House, Hines VA, nursing homes, schools, libraries, help children improve their reading skills and participate in health fairs and programs geared to bring therapy assistance to the community. You may have seen me in a commercial for the Lucy Pet Foundation, on the Hallmark Channel. I also appeared on DogTV's K9 Fit Club - their opening sequences (the little dog on the ball) and on two episodes of the program. I was also a WCIU TV Channel 26 Top Dog (twice), have been on a few commercials and appeared several times at the International Kennel Club Show in Chicago modeling. I love modeling, you may have seen me at Chicago's Fashion Fest run way show, Chicago Sun Times' Holiday Guide and several more (see the photos and videos on this site). American Dog Media Magazine featured me on their "Famous Dogs with Friends on Facebook" Pages and I have a community column about me in the Tinley Junction titled "Piranha's Tales" and run South Suburban Chihuahua group with over 200 members. We work with various charitable organizations, helping local shelters, rescues and fosters. I love to travel. Some of my favorite places are Colorado, Puerto Rico, Las Vegas and my favorite is Marco Island. I enjoy going to see movies, ballet, sports events and live theater. I love school! I learned to hi-five, hide, roll-over, bang-bang, sit pretty, patty cake, take a bow, wave hello and shake paw. My favorite foods are bananas (of course), carrots and broccoli. I love my best friend Birdie (a cocker spaniel) fluffy blankets, floppy toys, sunshine on my belly and lying on fresh green grass.

Modeling at the International Kennel Club Show for Sophisticated Pup - 2012

Modeling at the International Kennel Club Show for Sophisticated Pup - 2013

Dancing for Anything Canine Boutique in California - 2012

Daisy

My crazy Chihuahua/Italian Greyhound mix sister. Daisy's bday is her rescued date 10/03/08. Before she came to live with us, we learned she was abused, kept outdoors with some vicious dogs and starved. She came with a lot of baggage and hates males. She pretty much does not like to play with others and only loves me and wants to be left alone (a la Greta Garbo). She is very bossy, feisty and bites! Weasel, Monkey and I just do what she says - and nobody gets hurt!

Monkey

My pain-in-the hind failed foster brother Monkey. Monkey's bday is April 06, 2011. Monkey's mother and father were given up because the owner had cancer. Monkey was taken in as a foster but was rejected when the families found he was too small. He soon developed severe bleeding (back there) which continued on for two months. Several hundreds of dollars later, my daddy said Monkey should just live with us forever (and that he loved him). Now I have a fun brother to play with. Though he sometimes annoys me, takes my food, my bed, my toys. Everything.